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British American Tobacco (BATS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 3,155 -22.00 (-0.69%)
As of 03:42 AM Eastern

British American Tobacco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
1

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for British American Tobacco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for BATS.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,125
According to the 2 analysts' twelve-month price targets for British American Tobacco, the average price target is GBX 3,125. The highest price target for BATS is GBX 3,450, while the lowest price target for BATS is GBX 2,800. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.95% from the current price of GBX 3,155.
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BATS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/25/24 to 4/25/25
1 Month Ago
3/26/24 to 3/26/25
3 Months Ago
1/26/24 to 1/25/25
1 Year Ago
4/26/23 to 4/25/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 3,125GBX 3,183.33GBX 3,183.33GBX 3,166.67
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

BATS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BATS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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British American Tobacco Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBritish American TobaccoConsumer Defensive Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.57
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 2,800-5.69%
5/21/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyGBX 4,000 ➝ GBX 3,450+40.07%
4/22/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,300+39.89%
11/24/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingSector PerformGBX 3,500+37.17%

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Should I Buy British American Tobacco Stock? BATS Pros and Cons Explained

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British American Tobacco
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in British American Tobacco p.l.c.:

  • The current stock price is around $40.51, which reflects a stable trading range and potential for growth.
  • British American Tobacco p.l.c. has recently increased its dividend to GBX 60.06, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of approximately £68.64 billion, suggesting a solid position in the market.
  • Recent trading activity shows that the stock has passed above its 200-day moving average, which is often seen as a bullish signal for investors.
  • British American Tobacco p.l.c. is diversifying its product offerings, including modern oral nicotine products and vapour products, which may attract a broader consumer base.

British American Tobacco
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in British American Tobacco p.l.c. for these reasons:

  • The company has reported a negative net margin, indicating challenges in profitability that could affect future earnings.
  • With a high debt-to-equity ratio, there are concerns about the company's financial leverage and its ability to manage debt effectively.
  • British American Tobacco p.l.c. has a negative return on equity, which may signal inefficiencies in generating profits from shareholders' investments.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with significant fluctuations in its price, which could pose risks for investors seeking stability.
  • There are ongoing regulatory challenges in the tobacco industry that could impact the company's operations and market position.

BATS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for British American Tobacco is GBX 3,125, with a high forecast of GBX 3,450 and a low forecast of GBX 2,800.

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for British American Tobacco in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BATS shares.

According to analysts, British American Tobacco's stock has a predicted downside of -0.95% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like British American Tobacco less than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating score for British American Tobacco is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer defensive" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how BATS compares to other companies.


This page (LON:BATS) was last updated on 4/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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